Enjoy Urban Meyer while you can, Buckeyes fans

11:03 p.m. EST, September 7, 2012|Mike Bianchi, SPORTS COMMENTARY

Running off at the typewriter. …

It seems UCF coach George O'Leary fired up Ohio State supporters during his weekly radio show Thursday night when he said OSU fans at the iconic "Horseshoe" aren't even as loud as UCF fans and often "sit on their hands." Ohio State fans are riled up. They're angry. They're frothing at the mouth. Maybe we should take a picture of them because the next time you'll see Buckeye Nation this irate will be when Urban Meyer ditches them for Notre Dame. …

FSU is favored by a record 70 points today over Savannah State, a team that was beaten 84-0 by Oklahoma State last week. I'm not saying the 'Noles first two opponents are of a couple of cupcakes, but maybe the vaunted FSU Warchant should be changed to "Pattycake."

"Pattycake, pattycake; opponent's outmanned,

Score 10 touchdowns as fast as we can.

Pass it and run it and mark it with a 'B'

Another meaningless 'Blowout' … 79-3."

Speaking of Florida State: After the Seminoles beat Murray State 69-3 last week, Murray coach Chris Hatcher was asked if he, like many college football experts, think the Seminoles will finish No. 1 in the nation. Replied Hatcher: "I'm no procrastinator." Sort of reminds us of Bill Petersen, former FSU coach and master of the malapropism. Three Coach Pete gems to remember: (1) "Lead us in a few words of silent prayer." (2) "The greatest thing just happened to me. I just got indicted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame. They had a standing observation for me." (3) "Just remember the words of Patrick Henry — 'Kill me or let me live.' "

Mikey likes: Ohio State over UCF by 9, Florida over Texas A&M by 7, Florida State over Pattycake State by 60, Miami over Kansas State by 10, Bucs over Panthers by 3, Texans over Dolphins by 17, Vikes over Jags by 5, 49ers over Packers by 4, Bill Clinton over(shadowing) Barack Obama by 3 (standing ovations). … Did you see where Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer might run for governor? And you know what? He might just win. Then again, as one reader pointed out, "A ticket of Dwight Howard and Urban Meyer could beat Gov. Rick Scott right now." … And let's hear it for former Magic coach Stan Van Gundy, who is involved in a cause to help raise money for cash-strapped local schools. Wait a minute, are you thinking what I'm thinking? Buddy Dyer becomes governor and then we elect Mayor Stan Van Gundy? He would be the most exhilarating and eye-opening political figure we've seen since Fanne Foxe. … Florida goes to Texas A&M today for the first Southeastern Conference game in Aggie history. Now that it's in the SEC, how long until A&M stands for "Allegations of Malfeasance"?

David Letterman: "Do you know who they hired to take Regis Philbin's place? Michael Strahan, former New York Giants all-star. Regis has hip replacements older than this guy." … Coming Sunday in the Orlando Sentinel sports section: The return of our old friend Jerry Greene, the round mound of expound. Mark my words, the rebirth of Jerry's "Cheap Seats" column will be the best thing to happen to the Sunday Sentinel since coupons. … And speaking of Jerry: After Michelle Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention earlier this week, we were having a discussion about the most attractive first lady in history. Jerry chose Dolly Madison because of the snack cakes. …

Aging action star Chuck Norris said that if President Obama is re-elected it will lead "to a thousand years of darkness." Hey, I think Magic fans are saying the same thing now that Dwight Howard is gone. … Speaking of Dwight, did you see he ran a full-page ad in the Sentinel last week professing his love for Orlando? How long until he flip-flops and prints a retraction? … Can you believe Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan lied about his proficiency at running marathons? Who does this guy think he is — Rosie Ruiz? … And did you see where President Obama compared himself to the Miami Heat? Um, actually, I would say he's closer to the Magic — in full rebuild mode. …

It's nearly a week later, but I think I just saw a Michigan defensive tackle still curled up in the fetal position, mumbling: "Mommy, please don't let those big, mean men in Crimson push me down anymore." … Last word: "There are reports that nine of the hotels being used for politicians at the Democratic National Convention have bedbugs. When asked what it's like to have to deal with thousands of ruthless bloodsuckers, the bedbugs were like, "Eh, it's OK." — Jimmy Fallon

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